What About DIY Biology Tech Developed By Non-Professionals?

Regional biology-oriented community labs have been established in New York (Genspace), California (BioCurious), Paris (La Paillasse), and in Manchester, UK (MadLab).

While these are the most well-known labs, more than 500 such hackerspaces exist worldwide. Hackerspaces are spots for non-professionals to explore their interests in biology”and to work toward their common goal of improving your quality of life.

Although fundraising tools like Kickstarter have made money less of an issue, biosafety and security are the primary concerns. BioCurious and La Paillasse are leading the way by operating their hackerspaces with the proper transparency and regulation.

More Applications

The early success seen by the HIV dongle has encouraging implications for other similar devices. Amplino is one such invention.

Just like the HIV dongle, it is able to function in low-income areas where malaria is rampant.

These kinds of collaborative organizations ensure an exciting future for DIY Bio. Technologies such as the HIV dongle and Amplino are sure to inspire future innovation for application in the areas that need it most.